Cheap Flights from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Maria (SMX)

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Cheap Flights from Tucson to Santa Maria (TUS-SMX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at for one-way flights and $357 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 20
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$357 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$357
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 10 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $357 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 4
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$367 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 28 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Sun, Jan 4, priced at $367 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$387 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 25 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $387 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 17
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$392 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$392
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 31 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $392 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 16
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$402 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$402
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 31 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Mon, Feb 16, priced at $402 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$407 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$407
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $407 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 25
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$412 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$412
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Thu, Dec 25, priced at $412 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 12
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$417 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$417
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 31 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Thu, Feb 12, priced at $417 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 15
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$422 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$422
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $422 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 21
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$427 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$427
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Sun, Dec 21, priced at $427 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sun, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 4
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$428 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$428
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 28 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Sun, Jan 4, priced at $428 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, Nov 21 - Mon, Dec 1
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$437 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$437
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 21 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Mon, Dec 1, priced at $437 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$444 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$444
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 25 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $444 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 25
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$447 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$447
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Thu, Dec 25, priced at $447 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 26
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$452 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$452
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Fri, Dec 26, priced at $452 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Tue, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 17
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$453 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$453
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 30 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $453 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 18
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$462 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$462
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 27 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Thu, Dec 18, priced at $462 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Dec 1
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$467 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$467
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Mon, Dec 1, priced at $467 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$469 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$469
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 25 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $469 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 18
TUS
Tucson
SMX
Santa Maria
$472 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$472
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 16 from Tucson to Santa Maria, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $472 found 6 days ago

Alternative airports near Santa Maria

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to San Luis Obispo County Regional SBP. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 31 minutes. Flights from $334
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center31 min
Flights from $334

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) cost?
Snag a cheap one-way flight or cheap return flight from $357 from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)?
January is the most affordable month to fly from TUS to SMX. Traveling during quieter months is often the key to finding better fares.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)?
To find the cheapest airline flying from TUS to SMX, use Expedia's filter tool. Tailor your search based on what's important to you, such as preferred carriers and seat class. You can then sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to discover the cheapest flight right away.
How many flights per day from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)?
There are no daily direct flights available from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX). But you can book flights with layovers. Filter your search on Expedia to include one or two stops, and you'll be cruising above the clouds in no time at all.
What day of the week has the most flights from TUS to SMX?
Friday is typically the busiest day for flights, while Tuesday is often the quietest.* Just remember that flight schedules can vary based on a number of factors, such as the season and airline.*Busiest/quietest day to travel is based on Expedia flight demand through January to December 2024.
What is the best time to fly from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)?
Select a flight from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from TUS to SMX right before your getaway is usually more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your departure times and dates, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a TUS to SMX flight and hotel package?
Opting for a TUS to SMX flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your travels in one place. Pick from our wide range of accommodations and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Tucson Intl. Airport (TUS) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)?
If you booked your TUS to SMX flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

Travel information

Origin airport
Tucson Intl.
Destination airport
Santa Maria Public
Airlines serving
American Airlines
Roundtrip price
$356
Distance
580 mi

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Tucson to Santa Maria Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Tucson to Santa Maria

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Tucson to Santa Maria are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Tucson to Santa Maria with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Tucson to Santa Maria

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Tucson to Santa Maria: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Tucson to Santa Maria

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Tucson to Santa Maria in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Tucson to Santa Maria flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Tucson to Santa Maria airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

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